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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,856.90, 14,791.52 and 4,013.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,856.90, 14,791.52 and 4,013.52 is: 6,022.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,856.90 : 14,791.52 = 4,013.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,856.90/14,791.52 = 4,013.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,856.90x = 14,791.52 × 4,013.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,856.90x = 59,366,061.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,366,061.35/9,856.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.79

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